Sebastian Vettel crushed the hopes of Brit fans today by sticking his Red Bull on pole at the Brit GP, where Jenson Button could only manage sixth.
The Brawn of Rubens Barrichello went a lot better than Jenson’s though, getting him up to second spot. Rubens goes well at Silverstone – you’ll remember him dragging his dog of a Honda up to third last year in the wet – but that’ll be no comfort for Jenson who struggled with his BGP 001.
Vettel’s teammate Mark Webber finished in third, after looking all morning like he was going to get pole, ahead of Jarno Trulli’s Toyota and the Williams of Kazuki Nakajima (who had a great day, out-qualifying his teammate Nico Rosberg).
McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton went out in the first round, just when it looked like he might be about to scrape through to Q2.
He’d just completed an out-lap and started a flying one, when Adrian Sutil had an almighty crash in his Force India, which caused the session to be red flagged, so Lewis didn’t get to complete his lap.
It was a stark contrast for Hamilton compared to last year’s imperious drive for the win in horribly wet conditions, and generally the McLarens and Ferraris are still out of the game.
For the minute it’s still Red Bull and Brawn scrapping at the front, and thanks to plenty of new upgrades for this weekend, the Red Bulls look to be very strong indeed.
It would be nice to have another Brit winner at home tomorrow after Lewis last year, but will the Red Bulls steal the show?
(For full results, check BBC Sport’s site.)
For some reason, I am quite glad that Button’s streak of victories came to an end… I was getting rather bored of him. Plus, it would be great to see what Barrichello can do without the Button overshadowing him.
^^^ Tomorrow should be pretty cool though, what with the British GP and the return of Top Gear!
Sort out that brake balance Brawn! JB is supposed to stop winning AFTER Silverstone!
Nakajima suprised me – ahead of BUTTON! GO button, its the british crowd looking down on you and we all want you to win at siverstone
I was watching the qualifier today, and actually saw what I believed to of been, The Stig?.
I honestly thought I saw him, he waved too. o.o
Did we see the Stig in the track?
It wasnt just me then who though I saw the Stig
*thought
Being italian, I’m very disappointed about Ferrari’s positions…No doubt that Button is doing well, a part form the quali today. Vettel is the only opponent of Jenson! I hope tomorrow will be a great GP.
Here in Italy we saw the Stig appearing for a while during Q2, i think…Don’t know if in britain was the same!
Bye
yep it looked like the stig
i’m happy to see button a bit futher (not that i don’t like him but it’s boring if only he wins)
I saw the stig waving after qualifying session 1
Loking at the grid i reckon Button is good for fourth, or 3rd at a push. Vettel will throw it away at some stage, Barrichello will get his first win.
Oh, and the FIA are acting like spoiled children. IF YOU WON’T PLAY WITH US, WE’LL MAKE SURE YOU CAN;T PLAY ANYWHERE. The car companies are bigger than the FIA, stick to your guns, don’t let Mosely win this one. Also, did anyone notice Ecclescakes U turn on Silverstone, stating that it may be used next year. What that’s all about is stopping the new series using it. KNOB!
Low fuel, we’ll see at race day, yes the stig was there..
I don’t think that was the real Stig, I really doubt he would wave to anybody…
Anyway hopefully we’ll get a descent race tomorrow, Nakajima is bound to crash so Button will make up at least one place!
When are the weights published?
Yes,it was Stig!!!In Romania the presenters were surprised to see him and they said some facts about him
It looked like The Stig, complete attire and trademark helmet.. And with someone with a headset either from the teams or BBC/TG..
Did someone win the “ride F1 with the stig” at silverstone again (like last year)?
that might be why he’s there…
Romanian presenters????? What do they know???
I’m actually amazed by their commentary, they manage to comment on F1 without referring once to what happens on track.
Anyway, I must say I am a big F1 fan, and a big Williams fan(not many of us remain) hope Nakajima has a good race, Roseberg too.
At last I have to say I’m disapointed about their decision to leave FOTA. If the FOTA teams leave F1 they will probably win F1 next year, but what will they win by beating the likes of Campos, Lola and USF1? It won’t be F1.
Race weights:
1. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, 666.5 kg
2. Rubens Barrichello, Brawn GP, 657.5
3. Mark Webber, Red Bull, 659.5
4. Jarno Trulli, Toyota, 658
5. Kazuki Nakajima, Williams, 652.5
6. Jenson Button, Brawn GP, 657.5
7. Nico Rosberg, Williams, 661.5
8. Timo Glock, Toyota, 660
9. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, 654
10. Fernando Alonso, Renault, 654
11. Felipe Massa, Ferrari, 675
12. Robert Kubica, BMW Sauber, 689.5
13. Heikki Kovalainen, McLaren, 695.5
14. Nelson Piquet, Renault, 682.5
15. Nick Heidfeld, BMW Sauber, 665.5
16. Giancarlo Fisichella, Force India, 668
17. Sebastien Bourdais, Toro Rosso, 687.5
18. Adrian Sutil, Force India, 692
19. Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, 666
20. Sebastien Buemi, Toro Rosso, 672.5
Vettel for the win! It’s great to see Button’s dominant streak over.
indeed good to see a bit of competition rather than brawn domintion which can get a touch dull. However would be brilliant to see jenson win british grand prix
If the FOTA teams do break away would it mean regulations meaning racing with more overtaking- wouldnt mind so much then especialy if new championship and f1 both existed – twice as much racing…
I wonder if Vettel has a bottle?
You can see that unless Brown will manage some quck turnaround overnight there is no way they will stop Red Bull. I’d still put my money on podium for Rubens. However would be nice to se Webber wining.
I was plesantly supprised after interview with Bernie.Some sensible words.
It did not stop him initiating legal proceedings against the teams though.
I hope this whole mess ends soon. I’m missing racing and am fed up with politics. You want change in the way F1 is beeing governed by FIA but does it really have to resort to brakeway?
You can see that it would probably affect both series badly and f*cked up F1 for good.
Go on Vettel!!!
It was the stig in the qualifying session, he was going to drive the winner of the competition around silverstone..
http://www.newsoftheworld .co.uk/sport/motorsport/3 44437/And-chance-to-be-dr iven-round-Silverstone-by -The-Stig.html
Mad Max OUT, IN the Stig, at least he doesent talk and surely can deliver……………..
Webber was so damn close to poll..
Being a Ferrari fan, I am disappointed with their performance this year..but hey as long as Mclaren is in check and their is competition in the lower order of the food chain..this is excting..GO BRAWN!!
bugger
Go Jenson Button!!!!!!!!!!
IF Button could win this it will not be boaring Brawn doninance!!!!!
IF Vettel wins the challenge for the title is on.
IF Webber wins we will all cheer for him – good bloke, proper Aussie.
IF Rubens wins he will deserve it and do him a world of good towards exorcising his “I’m going to be number 2 again” nightmares – He’s easily the match of Button and many a top class F1 driver – if it weren’t for MS he would already be a world champion.
Can’t wait…………………………..
Superb pole – Vettel with the heaviest car in the top 10! It’s a shame for Button but i’m so glad that it’s (probably) not going to be another Button-led 1-horse race (although we’d be stupid to rule him out for the win if he gets a good start).
I hope either Vettel (best all-round driver after Alonso imo) or Webber (underrated and the most gutsy driver) wins. Failing that, I think Barrichello deserves a win – he just never gives up and is super fast around Silverstone on a good day.
Also, excellant qualifying position for Nakajima..albeit in a light car but still brilliant – he’s looked fast in all Silverstone sessions. Let’s hope the racing takes our minds off the politics.
What a day – Silverstone F1 followed by a new series of Top Gear this evening!! Get the beers in!!
Something with the race weights buggers me.
if Rubens and Jenson have the same weight, they have to refill at about the same time.Which might cause trouble
Go on Webber!
F*CK that kraut Vettel
Go Vettel! Win a GP in the dry!
I’m putting my money on Barrichello to win, Button for Second and Webber for third: with Vettel retiring.
And Nakajima for fourth.
good luck to Vettel i hope though that Ferrari can get a podium and some good points..
@ G-Wiz F1 Team:
Any chance of cancelling that bet before the race ends ??
Well done Vettel.
Fairwell Silverstone.
Donnington Park – Please please please get that track built in time. I want to see the F1 cars fly down Crainer curves and through the old hairpin, I want that steep infield to test nerves and breaks, I want Donnington to build enough toilets for everybody to go in comfort!!!!!!!
Not popular I know but for my money Silverstone is a great spectical in terms of cars going fast but the racing seems to be processional each year.
Andrei, don’t be surprise. Top gear is well know not only in England, but in others contries too.